Katharina
kath-uh-REE-nuh
Popularity
#7389
Letters
9
Syllables
4
Origin
Greek
Total Births
2,102
Peak Year
#58 in 1991
First Recorded
1881
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A variation of Katherine, ultimately from Greek Aikaterine, possibly meaning "pure." It's a classic with international appeal.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Katharina Schratt
Austrian actress and confidante of Emperor Franz Joseph I.
Personality Traits
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